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S6E10 - Bobby Seagull (Teacher, Broadcaster, Author)

Author
Leah Talks
Published
Mon 12 May 2025
Episode Link
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Episode Summary

In this compelling episode of The Longest Day Podcast, Leah is joined by the dynamic and insightful Bobby Seagull — a mathematician, educator, and broadcaster. Bobby shares the story of experiencing the shocking collapse of Lehman Brothers as a young trader, and finally confronting personal grief amidst professional responsibilities. Bobby offers profound reflections on resilience, leadership, and finding one’s path.

Key Points

  1. Inside Lehman Brothers on Collapse Day: Bobby gives a first-hand account of being on the trading floor of Lehman Brothers during its historic 2008 bankruptcy, sharing his memories of chaos, loss, and valuable life lessons.
  2. Lessons in Resilience and Adaptability: Bobby reflects on how these three experiences taught him to embrace change, balance ambition with flexibility, and find personal fulfillment beyond professional titles.
  3. Leadership Reflections: Through the lens of his experience at Lehman Brothers, Bobby explores how leadership and organizational culture can impact decision-making and risk management.

Best Quote

"I genuinely believed I would be at that bank forever... but when Lehman Brothers collapsed, I learned that life isn’t a straight line — and that’s okay."

Guest and host information

Find Bobby Seagull here:

Find Leah Brown FRSA here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-brown-frsa-b71b0844/ and @leahtalks_ on Instagram, TikTok and X.

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